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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,732.62, 27,231.55 and 11,779.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,732.62, 27,231.55 and 11,779.46 is: 16,255.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,732.62 : 27,231.55 = 11,779.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,732.62/27,231.55 = 11,779.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,732.62x = 27,231.55 × 11,779.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,732.62x = 320,772,890.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,772,890.47/19,732.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,255.97

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